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Last week, we told you about Seattle Schools' capacity issue that is affecting middle schools in the north end, including Hamilton International Middle School here in Wallingford. This past Wednesday, the School Board was going to vote on a short term capacity plan to alleviate the overcrowding at Hamilton and Eckstein. That vote, however, has been delayed until next week, when they'll have enrollment projections for next year. Here's the statement from Seattle Schools: The Seattle School Board on Wednesday decided…

Have a child who's ready to enter Kindergarten in the fall? Shelli Strate, a parent of KapKa Cooperative School (510 N. 49th St.) wrote to tell us about the school's open house this Saturday, January 26, from 2-4pm: This is the time of year when many families are exploring elementary schools, hoping to find just the right fit for their children. If are a local family interested in inquiry-based, progressive education, KapKa Cooperative School is a program you might consider.  They have been…

The following post was written by Mwiza Kalisa, of Schools First -- a grassroots, citizen-based organization that has conducted Seattle school levy campaigns since 1995. We felt a post about the levies was pertinent to our readers since the upcoming vote to renew the Capital Levy (BEX IV) for Seattle Public Schools includes money to re-open and modernize Lincoln High School in 2019 to accommodate the influx of students here in the north end. This month voters will receive ballots in the mail…